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Three new cases in NSW, January 11

11 Jan, 2021, 11:25 am11 Jan, 2021, 11:25 am Harrison Vesey

One further case was also detected at Mount Druitt Hospital.

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One new case in Western Sydney, December 31

31 Dec, 2020, 4:02 pm31 Dec, 2020, 4:02 pm Harrison Vesey

The source of the infection is not yet known.

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News 

Update on restrictions from midnight, 30 December

30 Dec, 2020, 1:54 pm30 Dec, 2020, 1:54 pm Harrison Vesey

Household gatherings will be limited to five visitors (including children).

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Update on restrictions for 2020 Christmas period

26 Dec, 2020, 7:54 pm26 Dec, 2020, 7:55 pm Harrison Vesey

Home gatherings will be limited to 10 people, including children.

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Featured Spotlight 

“He needs a kidney, I’ve got a kidney, let’s go”: New podcast

23 Dec, 2020, 3:51 pm23 Dec, 2020, 3:51 pm Harrison Vesey

Santa and Mrs Claus speak on the latest episode of Western Sydney Health Check.

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News 

Leave 2020 in your rear-view mirror and travel safely this Christmas and New Year

23 Dec, 2020, 3:20 pm23 Dec, 2020, 3:21 pm Harrison Vesey

Double demerits starts at midnight tonight.

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Mental Health Top 4 

How to look after your mental health in the silly season

23 Dec, 2020, 2:40 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:40 pm Harrison Vesey

Self-care is needed more than ever at the end of this busy year.

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News 

Restrictions for the Christmas 2020 period

23 Dec, 2020, 2:29 pm23 Dec, 2020, 2:29 pm Harrison Vesey

You can have up to 10 adult visitors on Christmas and Boxing Day.

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Featured Spotlight 

People remain Lifeblood of our District

23 Dec, 2020, 12:00 pm22 Dec, 2020, 1:13 pm Harrison Vesey

Lifeblood tells the story of the year in our District through photos.

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News Research Technology 

Westmead study finds fitness trackers do help increase activity

22 Dec, 2020, 11:59 am23 Dec, 2020, 12:35 pm Harrison Vesey

The average person increased their activity by 2000 steps per day when using a smartphone app or smart watch.

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  • NSW encouraged to celebrate in a COVID-safe way this Australia Day

    NSW encouraged to celebrate in a COVID-safe way this Australia Day

    25 Jan, 2021, 10:51 am Taylah Massingham Comments Off on NSW encouraged to celebrate in a COVID-safe way this Australia Day
  • COVID-19 detected in Western Sydney sewage

    COVID-19 detected in Western Sydney sewage

    22 Jan, 2021, 11:42 am Jenny Harrison Comments Off on COVID-19 detected in Western Sydney sewage
  • NSW urged to prepare for heatwave

    NSW urged to prepare for heatwave

    21 Jan, 2021, 12:22 pm Harrison Vesey Comments Off on NSW urged to prepare for heatwave
  • COVID-19 detected in sewage in Berala, Northern Beaches

    COVID-19 detected in sewage in Berala, Northern Beaches

    21 Jan, 2021, 11:01 am Harrison Vesey Comments Off on COVID-19 detected in sewage in Berala, Northern Beaches

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